If you look back through the annals of ancient history, you'll find plenty of stories about ruthless rulers and terrifying warlords. But few figures possessed the sheer, unadulterated confidence of a ...

A powerful politician, army general, and emperor, Julius Caesar helped transform Rome into one of the most powerful empires in history. Caesar was beloved by many; however, his power also garnered ...

Julius Caesar’s assassination did not end his influence it turned him into a god. On January 1, 42 BC, the Senate declared Caesar divine, giving Octavian a powerful tool in the fight for power. Using ...

Julius Caesar, the general and dictator who transformed the Roman Republic into a formidable empire, was embroiled in wrongdoing and innuendo throughout his life, even up to his infamous demise in 44 ...

“All the world’s a stage,” Shakespeare once wrote. In recent weeks, that Shakespearean adage has been particularly resonant, with the New York Public Theater’s production of “Julius Caesar” attracting ...

Martin Chilton is a former Culture Editor for The Telegraph. He was formerly Sports Editor and a columnist for the Evening Standard. Prior to this Martin has edited music books and magazines and ...